Entries for 2015

As the nation's largest and most trusted resource for estate sales and online auction liquidation, Caring Transitions owners are often asked how customers can best prepare for their estate sale. While there are several things that can be done even before the sale begins, we have outlined some of the questions one should ask an estate sale provider they are considering as a partner. 1. How long will it take to set up the sale in my home? The amou...

By Nan Hayes for Caring Transitions®
As the nation’s largest and most trusted resource for estate sales and
online auction liquidation,
Caring Transitions® owners
are often asked how customers can best prepare for their estate sale. Caring Transitions® will dedicate our next
few newsletters to providing tips to consumers on this very topic.
There are several things that can
be done even before the sale begins. We have outlined some...

By Nan Hayes for Caring Transitions® Clients and their family members seek Caring Transitions® services for all types of assistance. They may be moving, downsizing, in need of packing or unpacking services or hoping to sell personal property through professional estate sale or online auction. We work with clients of all ages and abilities, yet specialize in support for older adults. This means we manage a large range of late life transitions w...

Caring Advice For Moving Seniors
By Nan Hayes for Caring Transitions®
At Caring Transitions® moving older adults
in later life is often referred to as “Moving Plus” To put it
simply, there are many additional factors which make a “senior move” more
complex than others. Below are some of the more common issues faced
by older adults and their families.
Health Issues- While
many moves in late life are a matter of choice, such a...

What Families Need to Know: Reduce Your Moving ExpensesWritten by Nan HayesMoving to a new home is often an exciting time, but it can also be an expensive venture. According to the Worldwide ERC, a full-service move averages over $12,000. The good news is that there are ways to cut costs. Below are several cost-cutting tips to help you save on your next move. 1. Establish a budgetBudgeting in advance can help families save time, money and energy....